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Why Loneliness is Worse Than Cigarettes w/ Dr. Guy Winch

Why Loneliness is Worse Than Cigarettes w/ Dr. Guy Winch

FromAlmost Adulting with Violet Benson


Why Loneliness is Worse Than Cigarettes w/ Dr. Guy Winch

FromAlmost Adulting with Violet Benson

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Length:
81 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Hey Besties! Today, we welcome author, psychologist, and speaker Guy Winch. Guy specializes in the field of emotional health and well-being. He has gained recognition for his work in advocating for the importance of addressing emotional pain and mental health. He has given popular TED Talks on subjects such as "Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid" and has authored books, including "Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts."Discover how to handle rejection without becoming your own worst critic and get inspired by Guy's own journey through fourteen years of rejection. From trust issues to self-criticism, we got your back with some real talk on navigating those tough moments. Learn the art of nurturing a supportive inner voice, practicing healthy self-reflection, and building emotional resilience. Plus, explore the fascinating world of emotional hygiene and the tools you need for a more resilient emotional well-being.If you are looking to listen to today's episode without any ads or interruptions, feel free to subscribe to my subscription podcast at https://almostadulting.supercast.com/. What’s more? You'll get an extra episode every Saturday each month!What to Listen For:00:00 Intro01:52 What are the most common emotions we experience when going through rejection?  02:58 Why do we stop trusting ourselves after a rejection?04:33 Don’t become self critical when you experience rejection06:11 How do you personally handle rejection and failure?07:40 Getting through fourteen years of rejection09:12 Having enough encouragement to keep you going10:49 How do you nurture a more supportive inner voice?15:42 What is healthy self-reflection?18:17 It’s about falling down, it’s about getting back up21:17 What is emotional hygiene?24:46 What happens when you don’t practice emotional hygiene?26:44 The tools you need to build emotional resilience28:56 Is self-compassion a game changer when it comes to dealing with failure?31:22 How do emotional wounds show up physically?34:37 Why do people get stuck in loneliness?39:28 Mindbloom: ketamine therapy for anxiety and depression45:05 Common misconceptions of psychedelics47:37 What are people most curious about psychedelics?49:16 Change your approach to emotional well-being50:00 The duration of ketamine treatment51:10 Is ketamine treatment right for you?53:26 What we don’t understand about heartbreaks56:17 Heartbreak is a grief process01:00:00 If you’re not feeling great, it’s not the best time to go online01:04:14 Real connection requires slight emotional vulnerability01:05:57 How can you make yourself happier?01:09:34 The difference between being alone and chronic loneliness01:11:12 Our emotional health requires effort01:15:08 Check-in with yourself periodicallyConnect with Guy on:https://www.guywinch.com/ https://twitter.com/GuyWinch https://www.instagram.com/guywinch https://www.ted.com/speakers/guy_winch https://www.facebook.com/guywinchauthor/ Get more content on:https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Feb 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to Almost Adulting! New name, same daddy issues (previously known as Too Tired To Be Crazy).The meme queen, Violet Benson is back with a brand-new podcast to empower, liberate, and help you feel seen. On Almost Adulting, Violet is the big sister you NEED with no topic off limits. In fact, each month will focus on a specific topic such as mental health, career, manifesting, conspiracy theories, LGBTQ+, sex, dating, breakups, and more!!Each week, Violet discusses the biggest stories in pop culture, does giveaways, and answers fan questions with special celebrity guest interviews, while focusing on a specific monthly topic.Welcome to the Almost Adulting family. New weekly episodes every Thursday and every other Tuesday!